TeacherServer.com
Home | How It Works | Stats
Login | Register
     
  Case: Help! They Have Homework!
With the Common Core Math standards, there are many new methods of solving problems, and students are learning those new ways daily in class. Students take home their math homework, and parents are clueless about how to help their students complete it. How do you educate parents on the new ways of doing math and discourage them from only teaching their children the algorithms or formulas for solving problems?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would check to see if your county has a parent letter for each new unit of study. My county provides a parent letter that explicitly explains what the unit will cover, with, and the goals for the learner. Additionally, the letter provides links and other resources that parents can use to support their student in addition to asking the teacher for support. Lastly, check to see if your school offers any workshops for parents. M school just recently hosted a Math Boot Camp for parents and guardians. Each grade level met in various areas of the school to focus on content and skill. It was a huge success.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The math boot camp seems like a great way to educate the parents on what there students are learning!
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:58 pm
Rated By: zaLyju
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, this is exactly what I would do.
Rated On: March 2, 2017 4:40 am
Rated By: ybabaJ